Cohenmehr Bijan OD (Santa Monica,CA 90403)

• What is the sign when floaters become a serious problem?

  The floaters which indicate a serious condition usually can be differentiated by some important factors: 1. They occur suddenly 2.They are accompanied by visual field defects including flashes of light and areas of vision loss (as if a dark curtain is placed in front of the eyes) 3.They appear numerous or large 4.They are associated with a trauma or a blow to the eyes or head 5.They are increasing in number over a short period of time, often minutes or hours These signs and symptoms are considered ocular emergencies and require immediate medical attention. Source: http://www.pasadenaeye.com/faq/faq04/faq04_text.html

• Is it useful to use a chemical ice pack to an eye injury?

  It is not suggested to use chemical cooling packs on or near the eye.Because once the pack leaks, the chemicals could cause more damage to the eyes.

• Is it necessary to wear protective eyeglasses when doing my gardening chores?

  If you can make sure that your eyes won't get injured and the branches won't poke your eyes, there is no need to wear protective eyeglasses.

• How to find the size I need for colored contacts?

  It is the base curves that determine what size you need for contacts,so you need an eye exam.Your eyes are so important,if you get an improper fit,you may get eye infection or poor corneal nutrition.

• How long should I wait to wear new makeup if I have conjunctivitis?

  For safe reason,you should wait as long as possible. Perhaps one month after the recovery.You can ask your doctor before wearing makeup.

• How often should a 50-year-old man have an eye exam?

  It is suggested to have an eye exam every year.Because as people age,the chance of developing eye disease is much higher than the young.Some disease can happen without being noticed.

• Why I have severe red and burning eyes after putting in my contacts?

  It may be because you don't get your right contacts or your contacts has been damaged, like scratching. There is also a possiblity that your eyes are allergy to chemicals in the contact solutions. In this case, you should take out your contact lenses and go to your eye doctor to have a check.

• Are UV coatings on prescription lenses are as effective as sunglasses?

  I think the UV coating is not as effective as sunglasses.As the lens is clear ,they can't block the 100% lights as the tinted lenses do.

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